For the first time since the opening day of the season, Marco Silva has named Stefano Okaka in the starting line-up - and Watford fans are pretty happy.

The Italian looked set for a breakthrough season in the Premier League after scoring against Liverpool, but has barely featured ever since.

His absence baffled and angered many Hornets fans; Okaka's side insisted it was just a technical decision, whilst Silva said many 'lies' had been written and that Okaka - and everybody in the club - knew why he was not playing.

But Troy Deeney's latest suspension has opened the door for the 28-year-old, who did come off the bench against Everton in early November.

After again appearing as a substitute in the past two games, Okaka is given a start against Swansea ahead of club record signing Andre Gray.

Watford fans are thrilled on social media, many did not expect Silva to give Okaka a go from the off, but are delighted he has